Cotto revealed why the sanctioning body has withdrawn his championship. “It was all about money. The fee for this fight was absurd to me. And I prefer to keep the money in my account,” he explained.

While he will remain without a title, if Mexico’s Alvarez wins their 12 round contest on Saturday, the WBC will recognise “Canelo” as their champion. But Cotto dismissed their title saying, “I don’t need their belt. I have enough belts in my house. And with the money I saved, I can buy any belt I want. And I can be the champion of whatever I want in my house.”

The Puerto Rican warlord also rounded on Canelo’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya. “I am not disappointed by the WBC’s decision. I don’t need to pay attention to Oscar De La Hoya’s opinion,” Cotto declared. “He should take care of his own business. And I will take care of mine. I don’t stick my nose in Oscar’s business.”